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SUMMARY:Comms Connect Live
DESCRIPTION:Following a successful series of product-led events\, Giacom is bringing together its Connectivity and Mobile teams for a collaborative showcase of Giacom’s complete communications portfolio. It’s designed with partners in mind. \nThis focused industry event invites you to explore how Giacom’s connectivity\, voice\, mobile\, and hardware solutions can drive profitability and growth for your business. Join over 200 MSPs and resellers for a day of multi-vendor exhibits\, expert insights\, and direct access to our product teams\, all tailored to support your success in a fast-moving market. \nWe’re creating more than just an event. It’s a collaborative space where you can build your own agenda\, co-work from the venue\, and spend meaningful time with the Giacom team. It’s your opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow. Together.
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/comms-connect-live/
LOCATION:Convene\, London\, 133 Houndsditch\, London\, EC3A 7BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jess Johnson":MAILTO:jessica.johnson@giacom.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
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SUMMARY:RICS Telecoms Conference
DESCRIPTION:The RICS Telecoms Conference returns with an expert-led agenda tackling the challenges and opportunities reshaping digital connectivity. From legal developments and valuation disputes to the impact of AI\, data centres\, and connected buildings\, this is your chance to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector. Hear from leading voices including the Upper Tribunal\, National Connectivity Alliance\, Wired Score\, and industry innovators. Gain practical insights\, sharpen your expertise\, and connect with peers shaping the future of telecoms. \nFCS members can email fcs@fcs.org.uk to obtain a 20% discount code.
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/rics-telecoms-conference/
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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SUMMARY:Connected Britain 2025
DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important digital economy event\, bringing together stakeholders from across the connectivity ecosystem.  \nEvery year connectivity becomes more central to our lives\, at work\, for entertainment\, and to engage with wider society. Connected Britain 2025 will explore how the UK can capitalise on the opportunities that digital infrastructure and emerging technologies bring and will showcase the leaders who are making innovation happen. \nWhat does the UK’s connected future look like? What are the opportunities for businesses\, communities and individual across the UK? Find out at Connected Britain 2025 – the UK’s biggest connectivity event. \n 
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-2025/
LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250710
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SUMMARY:UK Partner Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:We were proud to be the Association Partner for the inaugral UK Partner Week Summit. \nIt was aimed at Business Leaders\, Sales\, Marketing and Technical teams from the UK technology reseller channel – including MSPs\, MSSPs\, VARs\, Mobile Resellers\, Telecoms Resellers\, Voice Resellers and channel partners. \nFCS were delighted to host the below webinar sessions in the lead up to the in person event\, discussing important and current topics. \nMissed out? View the videos of the sessions below. \nSession 1: PSTN Switch Off / Business Switching – Opportunity To Grow\nClick on the play button to view the video \n \nSession 2: Staying Onside – Regulatory Compliance And What Applies To You\nClick on the play button to view the video \n \nBenefit for UK PW25 Delegates\nFCS are offering all delegates of UK Partner Week 2025 a 30-minute regulatory compliance overview and 30-minute one-to-one call with compliance expert from the FCS team\, completely FREE! \nPlaces are limited and offered on a first come first served basis \nDon’t miss out and get in contact via fcs@fcs.org.uk by 31st August 2025. \n 
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/uk-partner-week-2025/
LOCATION:Convene\, London\, 133 Houndsditch\, London\, EC3A 7BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920
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SUMMARY:FCS Pavilion at The Emergency Services Show
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URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-pavilion-at-the-emergency-services-show/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Radio,External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTSTAMP:20240801T160912Z
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SUMMARY:FCS Pavilion at The Emergency Services Show
DESCRIPTION:Engage with ground-breaking innovations at Europe’s premier emergency services event\, where technology and learning propel emergency response and public safety forward. \n▶  Connect with 16\,000+ fellow blue light professionals from police\, fire & rescue\, ambulance\, search & rescue\, voluntary and support sectors. \n▶  Explore 500+ leading exhibitors presenting cutting-edge products tailored for emergency response. \n▶  Discover 10\,000+ products and solutions\, designed to cater to every need\, requirement\, and budget. \nWHAT YOU GET AS PART OF YOUR PACKAGE AT THE FCS PAVILION \n\n\nTable and stool\nLockable cabinet\nElectric socket\nSpotlight\n1 x printed graphic panel\n1 x printed logo Carpet\n\n\nPLUS MARKETING PACKAGE \n\nFull profile listing on ESS 2024 website\nUnlimited product and news uploads to ESS 2024 website\nFull company listing\, including company profile\, in the ESS 2024 Show Guide\nSocial media announcement of partnership through LinkedIn\, Facebook and Twitter accounts\nhttp://mail to: fcs@fcs.org.ukUnlimited lead scanners when onsite\n\nContact Leona for details: fcs@fcs.org.uk +44 (0)20 7186 5432
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/emergency-services-2024/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Business Radio,External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240913
DTSTAMP:20240717T092117Z
CREATED:20240717T092112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T092117Z
UID:11825-1726012800-1726185599@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Connected Britain 2024
DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important digital economy event\, bringing together stakeholders from across the connectivity ecosystem. \nExcellent digital connectivity is crucial for unlocking positive socioeconomic benefits for the UK’s people\, businesses\, and communities. Connected Britain 2024 will explore how the UK can capitalise on the opportunities that digital infrastructure and emerging technologies bring and will showcase the leaders who are making innovation happen. \nWhat does the UK’s connected future look like? What are the opportunities for businesses\, communities and individual across the UK? Find out at Connected Britain 2024 – the UK’s biggest connectivity event. \nUse exclusive promo code ‘FCS15’ to save 15% on tickets. Book your ticket now: http://www.terrapinn.com/CB24/FCS/Ticket
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-2024-2/
LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
DTSTAMP:20240703T093020Z
CREATED:20240226T150352Z
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UID:10970-1709683200-1709855999@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:BAPCO Annual Event
DESCRIPTION:The BAPCO Annual Event offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the latest equipment and systems\, gain insights and knowledge that directly impact your day-to-day role and network with like-minded individuals. \nWith a proven track record of delivering value\, BAPCO has cemented its place as the must attend industry event with 94% of visitors saying that the event is important to their business and a further 98% of visitors said they will return in 2024. \nwww.bapco-show.co.uk
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/bapco-annual-event/
LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Coventry Building Society Arena\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTSTAMP:20240702T161158Z
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SUMMARY:Connected Britain 2023
DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important connectivity event\, bringing together the leaders driving Britain’s digital economy. \nThe UK’s connectivity market has never been more exciting. Investment in communications infrastructure is at an all-time high. The market is more competitive than ever. Technology innovation is taking place at a rapid pace. Exciting new partnerships are constantly being developed. \nWhat does the UK’s connected future look like? What are the opportunities for businesses\, communities and individuals across the UK? Find out at Connected Britain 2023 – the UK’s most exciting digital economy event. \nhttps://www.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-britain/index.stm
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-2023/
LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20240702T155927Z
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SUMMARY:Channel Live 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are exhibiting at the Channel Live Conference\, the UK’s largest ICT Channel event\, at the Birmingham NEC on 29th & 30th March. \nFCS CEO Itret Latif will also be part of a panel discussion discussing Switching. \nFor more information about the event and to register visit: \nhttps://www.channel-live.co.uk/welcome \nAny members who would like to take the opportunity to meet with us while we are there\, please contact us on: fcs@fcs.org.uk
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/channel-live-2023/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:CSP,External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20231121T130134Z
CREATED:20230809T114302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T130134Z
UID:9874-1668556800-1668643199@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:INCA Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:FCS CEO Itret Latif is part of the judging panel for the INCA awards for more information on the awards click here. To view information on the INCA conference click here.
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/inca-conference-2022/
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922
DTSTAMP:20240702T161801Z
CREATED:20230809T114303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T161801Z
UID:9875-1663632000-1663804799@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Connected Britain Awards
DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important connectivity event\, bringing together the leaders shaping Britain’s digital future. \nThe event remains the best place to understand the technology\, regulation\, and investment environment for the rollout of next generation networks in the UK\, as well as to meet with all the leaders in the space. \nConnectivity is the cornerstone of economic growth and recovery. That’s why Connected Britain 2022 will continue to evolve and explore how next generation broadband technologies\, especially fibre and 5G\, are enabling exciting new opportunities for industry verticals\, businesses\, communities\, and individuals. \nConnected Britain has become a critical meeting place for buyers and sellers across the UK’s connectivity value chain. In 2021 up to 2\,200 connectivity professionals attended Connected Britain\, and we are building an even bigger and better show for 2022.
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-awards/
LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20240702T161752Z
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SUMMARY:Connected North 2022
DESCRIPTION:Connected North 2022 launches in Manchester this April \nConnectivity is key for economic and social prosperity and as such delivering next-generation networks in every corner of the UK is essential. Launched as a sister event to Connected \nBritain\, Connected North will bring together 60 speakers and 500 attendees and will provide an opportunity for the region’s connectivity leaders to come together and explore the most important \nregional issues around enabling the North’s connected future. \nManchester Central\, Manchester on 25th and 26th April 2022 \nwww.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-north
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-north-2022/
LOCATION:Manchester Central\, Manchester Central\, Windmill St\, Manchester\, M2 3GX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
DTSTAMP:20240702T155425Z
CREATED:20230809T114306Z
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UID:9878-1648598400-1648771199@www.fcs.org.uk
SUMMARY:Channel Live 2022
DESCRIPTION:Channel Live\, the UK’s largest ICT Channel event\, returns to the NEC over 30-31 March 2022. Channel Live connects IT resellers\, MSPs and Channel partners face-to-face with vendors\, distributors\, service providers and expert speakers from across the sector – all together\, all for free. \nChannel Live 2022 features its biggest ever conference programme\, carefully curated to keep you abreast of the latest issues impacting the Channel and provide practical business advice. Over 40 presentations and panel discussions are categorised around four key themes: Business\, People\, Technology and Skills. \nThe exhibition hall presents high level networking opportunities as visitors source the latest technologies and products to add to their portfolios and discuss margin opportunities with a host of key exhibitors to the sector. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your portfolio and integrate new technologies\, or seeking new partners and business opportunities\, Channel Live is the destination for you.\n30-21 March 2022 | NEC\, Birmingham \nwww.channel-live.co.uk
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/channel-live-2022/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T160000
DTSTAMP:20240702T160724Z
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SUMMARY:Comms Provider 2021
DESCRIPTION:‘Preparing for the All-IP Future’ \nFCS Comms Provider 2021 – Event Presentations\nFCS Comms Provider 2021 – Event Recording \n25th November 2021\, 1.00pm – 4.00pmVirtual Conference \nThis year’s FCS Comms Provider is a ‘must attend’ event for our CP members who wish to understand more as they consider key aspects of the industry move towards an All-IP world and the impact on their own business model. The opportunity for members to hear from top-level speakers\, providing real ‘big picture’ perspectives\, is unique amongst trade bodies in the industry.Our agenda is structured into the three sessions detailed below.\nRegulatory Environment in the All IP WorldThe first section of our FCS Comms Provider event focuses on the Regulation and Legal environment in the new All-IP world.There are many changes for Communication Providers such as the new EECC regulatory requirements\, which include major changes to Fixed Voice and Broadband switching. There are still many unanswered questions\, such as what will happen in the business market with regards to switching\, now that Ofcom have announced the switching regulation change is for residential consumers only. This will still impact the business market\, and resellers will need to understand those impacts. We will have speakers from Ofcom and the OTA discussing some of the key new regulations in this section of the event agenda.\nWe also have a new Telecoms Security Bill going through parliament\,  which will impact our members and we have Will Jones from the DCMS discussing the bill and Danny Preiskel from Prieskels & Co to talk about the Legal impacts on our members.\nConfirmed speakers:• Brian Potterill and Elisa Pruvost\, Ofcom  • William Jones\, DCMS• David Halliday\, OTA2  • Danny Preiskel\, Preiskel & Co\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here.________________________________________\nAll IP Building BlocksThe second section of our event agenda focusses on the infrastructure building blocks CPs will need to move to All-IP. We have presentations from Openreach\, BT Enterprise\, Gamma and DWS. This section will focus on what these operators are offering and what challenges they envisage in the move to all IP.\nConfirmed speakers:• James Lilley\, Openreach  • Steve Blackshaw\, BT Wholesale  • Lee Turner\, Gamma• Alex Mawson\, DWS  • Matt Walker\, City Fibre\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here.________________________________________\nThe All IP FutureThe final section of our event agenda explores a strategic view of the future of the All-IP world and key aspects that members need to consider.\nWe will examine our FCS All-IP ‘White Paper’ and discuss the different ideas around numbering/porting and switching\, together with the key governance requirements. We have strategic presentations from OTA2\, VX Fiber and Cartesian as well as FCS leads.\nConfirmed speakers:• Richard Watts\, VX Fiber  • Dave Dadds and Martyn King\, FCS  • Michael Dargue\, Cartesian\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here. \nSession 1: Regulatory Environment in the All IP World \nBrian Potterill\, Director of Mobile Network Strategy\, Ofcom\nBrian Potterill is Director of Mobile Network Strategy at Ofcom. During his time at Ofcom he has been responsible for Ofcom’s policy on copper retirement (as part of the wider WFTMR) and for the Wholesale Voice Market Review\, both of which play an important role in shaping conditions for the move to All-IP. \nWilliam Jones\, Policy Advisor\, DCMS\nWilliam works in the telecoms security policy team within DCMS\, focussing on the development of the new telecoms security framework\, as introduced by the recent Telecoms Security Bill. Prior to DCMS he spent time working as an economist at HMT and also had a stint creating\, and running\, a start-up business. \nDavid Halliday\, Office of Telecommunications Adjudicator\, OTA2David was appointed by Ofcom as the Office of Telecommunications Adjudicator in April\, having been part of the OTA2 since 2009. Most recently David has led the OTA2 team to tackle the challenges of PIA introduction\, All-IP (including proposed PSTN closure & Fibre rollout)\, EECC Switching Options\,  Ethernet transformation and a number of best practice guides for industry. Previously David held a number of senior management positions and directorships in telecoms and IT companies both nationally and internationally \nDanny Preiskel\, Senior Partner\, Preiskel & CoDaniel is a co-founder of Preiskel & Co and has well over 20 years’ experience working in the telecoms\, media and technology sectors\, advising across the globe. He was recently ranked as one of only 7 Telecoms Global Thought Leaders by WhosWholegal who also ranked him as a Data Thought Leader.\nHe is particularly recognised for his international commercial and regulatory work in the telecoms sector as a whole.  Daniel leads an international team providing telecoms regulatory\, commercial and corporate advice to telecoms clients across the globe. Preiskel & Co have recently been awarded Communications Law Firm of the Year 2021\, England at the The Lawyer Awards 2021. \nSession 2: All IP Building Blocks \nJames Lilley\, Director\, Managed Customer Migrations\, Openreach\nJames leads for Openreach on the migration of over 14m lines from copper to All IP. He has over 15 years’ experience working closely with Communication Provider customers across both Openreach and the wider BT Group. \nSteve Blackshaw\, All IP Programme Manager\, BT Wholesale\nSteve Blackshaw manages the All IP Engagement Programme for BT Wholesale\, shaping\, selling and delivering their most complex IP services across the enterprise market to drive legacy migrations. Formerly a Director of Services & Consulting Portfolio with Nokia and previously a consultant for Alcatel-Lucent and Fujitsu\, with over 25 years services experience\, and 18 years related directly to the telecoms sector.\nSteve has a wide experience gained within UK\, European and Global Multinational customers\, having helped major telecoms companies transform to IP networks. Steve has structured and delivered on the largest IP Transformation programmes across the world\, and brings a unique global perspective in moving to Digital Britain. \nLee Turner\, Head of Industry Engagement & Regulatory Affairs\, Gamma \nAlex Mawson\, Product Director\, Connectivity & Voice Portfolios\, DWS\nAlex Mawson is the Product Director for the Connectivity and Voice Portfolios at Digital Wholesale Solutions. With over 20 years’ experience in the telecoms industry\, Alex with the assistance of dedicated teams at DWS have been actively involved with industry in the PSTN Switch off programme and the transition to ALL IP. By working closely with their partner community and with their extensive experience in delivering b2b services and solutions\, DWS are now taking their partners and customers on the transition to ALL IP. \nMatt Walker\, Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance\, City Fibre\nMatthew is an experienced operational leader and innovator with over 24 years’ experience in the Telecoms sector. As CityFibre’s Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance he leads a team responsible for the company’s end-to-end customer connection experience. In this role Matthew is passionate about how data\, insight and people excellence can be combined to achieve ever-improving service outcomes. \nSession 3: The All IP Future \nRichard Watts\, UK Country Manager\, VXFiber\nRichard is the UK Country Manager of the Swedish owned Fibre Investor / Operator\, VXFiber. By bringing VX to the UK\, Richard aims to break the traditions of the Telecoms industry through a model of Gigabit Full Fibre offering services via a fully automated Open Access neutral host platform. This allows subscribers to order multiple services from various providers all from the same online platform. VX Fiber launched into the UK in 2018 with Networks in central London\, Stoke-on-Trent but are now in a further 6 locations across the UK. As a global business\, VX Fiber has over 230\,000 active users in South Africa\, Germany\, Austria\, Belgium and the Far East. \nDave Dadds\, CEO\, DRD Communications Ltd\, Chair of FCS\nAs CEO of what was originally a Telecoms Reseller business and today 35 years later is a B2B Cloud Applications and enablement business and Chair of the FCS\, Dave has experience and insight in to both the commercial and regulatory environments we operate in today both within the UK and International markets\nA happily married man\, with children spanning 30+ years Dave is as busy today as ever with work and play (Golf)! \nMartyn King\, Managing Director\, Nexbridge Communications Ltd\nMartyn is an experienced senior operations professional with almost 40 years of telecommunications experience\, including an extensive background in VoIP and PSTN telephone switching\, transmission\, network management and submarine cable systems. He has held director positions in a number of UK ICT companies\, and has implemented business wide VoIP strategies for leading telecommunications businesses. \nMichael Dargue\, Vice President\, Cartesian\nMichael Dargue is Vice President at Cartesian\, a business and technology consulting firm working exclusively in the communications sector. He leads Cartesian’s strategy team in Europe and advises clients on market opportunities\, network investment and go-to-market planning. Prior to joining Cartesian\, Michael led Colt’s European network architecture team. Outside of work\, he likes to spend time in the mountains and he’s a keen ultra-runner.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The event will run from 1pm – 4pm  |  This event is FREE to attend
URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/comms-provider-2021/
LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:External Events
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